Metrology & Test Equipment Services Lab Manager

The Boeing Company; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 141,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Metrology & Test Equipment Services Lab Manager. You will lead a team of metrology engineers and technicians, oversee lab operations, and drive improvements across safety, quality, cost, and delivery metrics.

You will collaborate with defense programs and leadership, manage lab approaches, and respond to production and customer issues. Some travel may be required domestically to support program objectives.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of metrology engineers, technicians and test asset management focal(s).
• Work with business partners and leadership to approve technical approaches.
• Oversee lab operations and ensure safety, quality, cost and delivery metrics.
• Mentor and develop staff and assign growth opportunities.

Skills

Team leadership

Metrology experience

Security clearance eligible

Strategic collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is looking for a Metrology & Test Equipment Services Lab Manager to join our team in Huntsville, AL.

Metrology and Test Equipment Services (MATES) provides a full spectrum of test asset and metrology services and support for internal customers and products through all phases of the product lifecycle. MATES is part of Boeing Test & Evaluation. Services include: test asset selection and use, acquisition, allocation, resource and lifecycle management, calibration/certification for over 45,000 dimensional/optics, electrical/electronic and mechanical/physical measurement and test assets, sourcing management, measurement solutions, repair & maintenance and specialized test services.

MATES is comprised of engineers, technicians and administrative personnel who support Boeing programs, business units and external/government customers by providing best value test asset management and metrology services through all phases of the product lifecycle. We are responsible and accountable to meet or exceed the safety, quality, cost, and delivery performance expectations established in customer negotiated service agreements.

What is metrology? Metrology is the science of measurement. It establishes an unbroken chain of traceability for the measurement & test equipment (M&TE) on the factory floor or in the lab, allowing it to be referenced to higher levels of measurements back to the original definition of the international system of units (SI Units). Boeing relies on traceable M&TE to ensure that our manufacturing processes, research & technology, and test & evaluation activities are repeatable and reproducible.

To support program objectives, this role may require travel between partner sites outside the state of Alabama.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of metrology engineers, technicians and test asset management focal(s) as a part of Metrology and Test Equipment Services (MATES)
• Work closely with business partners, defense & space/satellite programs, and MATES leadership team
• Provide lab oversight and approval of technical approaches
• Respond to production and customer related issues
• Lead initiatives to influence cross-functional improvements
• Actively manage lab operations using established Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery metrics
• Responsible for coaching, counseling, mentoring and providing developmental opportunities and job assignments to enhance employee performance and expand capabilities

Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment: To be considered for this position, you will be required to complete an assessment as part of the selection process. Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
• Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a leadership role (team leader, temp manager, large scale cross functional project/program management, or formal manager experience) OR have completed the Boeing internal course “Exploring Leadership”
• Experience with metrology
• Experience building strong business partner relationships
• Willing to travel domestically as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance or higher (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
• 3+ years of experience managing projects
• 3+ years of experience in metrology
• 3+ years of experience in quality and/or lab management
• 3+ years of experience in collaborative problem solving and building lasting relationships & proficiency in written and verbal communication
• Experience leading teams in a formal and/or informal leadership role
• Experience working within the international quality standard ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $141,100 - $190,900

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 02, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.